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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from Chapter 1 refers to skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks?
(a) Gregarious.
(b) Antagonism.
(c) Legerdemain.
(d) Imperialism.

2. What is the name of Alison Bechdel's mother?
(a) Helen.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Emily.
(d) Sarah.

3. How long prior to his death did Bruce Bechdel's wife ask him for a divorce?
(a) 1 week prior.
(b) 2 months prior.
(c) 2 weeks prior.
(d) 2 days prior.

4. What color did the author's father fill in the gypsy caravan with in the coloring book in Chapter 5?
(a) Green.
(b) Pink.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

5. What word from Chapter 5 means resembling sunlight?
(a) Gregarious.
(b) Legerdemain.
(c) Maudlin.
(d) Crepuscular.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what material was Bruce Bechtel's tombstone made?

2. Who is the male leading role in the play where the author's parents met?

3. How does the author describe Joan after their meeting in Chapter 3?

4. What play were Bruce Bechdel and his wife performing in when they met?

5. What term from Chapter 5 refers to a disorder characterized by rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements primarily affecting the face, hands and feet?

(see the answer key)

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